Fool Moon

Fool Moon
By Jim Butcher
New American Library, 2001. 342 pages. Fantasy

This is an interesting mash-up of two genre staples, the wizard and the cynical, world weary private investigator. The protagonist of this novel is Harry Dresden, the only openly practicing wizard, private eye and occasional consultant to the police. Dirt poor and hungry for work, Dresden is dragged into an investigation of several murders, apparently committed by werewolves. As the clues and bodies pile up, Dresden is tossed from one deadly predicament to another. With the aid of friends and dubious allies, our hero saves the day once again by the skin of his teeth. This is a decent adventure fantasy novel with a quick, action packed pace to it. I thought the novel’s premise had potential, but the execution was less than compelling. Sci-Fi and Fantasy fans will likely enjoy this book.